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Florida bills · 2026 Regular Session

Florida HB 1283

Complaints Against Law Enforcement and Correctional Officers

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To Governor
  6. Became law

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Summary

Official abstract published by the Florida legislature· summary

Complaints Against Law Enforcement and Correctional Officers; Requires copy of complaint, signed by complainant under oath, to be provided to law enforcement officers & correctional officers who are under investigation before any interrogation begins; provides exception if complaint is accompanied by corroborating evidence; prohibits certain personnel actions from being taken against law enforcement officer or correctional officer unless such officer receives copy of complaint signed by complainant under oath unless certain exception applies; requires certain investigative files to be included in officer's personnel file; prohibits investigation that does not result in imposition of disciplinary action from affecting officer's ability to receive promotion, raise, or any other commendation; requires complaint against law enforcement officer or correctional officer to be in writing & signed under oath by person filing complaint unless certain exception applies; provides penalties for making false complaint.

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Roll-call votes

State vote data last updated Oct 14, 2026, 8:13 PM.

DateVoteResultYour legislators
Mar 5, 2026
House		Passage, Third ReadingpassSet your home in Florida to see

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